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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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